Freshman defensive back Tracy Howard wore a black jersey typically reserved for starters and the hardest working players. He was not listed on initial depth chart released last week and was not wearing black in the previous practices.

In other wardrobe news, another former star recruit/freshman wore a red jersey today. Running back Randy “Duke” Johnson wore the color traditionally reserved for injured players, but he was fielding kickoffs early in practice just as he had been doing in previous practices.

Speaking of Johnson, his nickname apparently isn’t used by everyone on the team. Linebacker Denzel Perryman said quarterback Stephen Morris refuses to call him “Duke” until he earns it.

Also in uniform color news,starting linebacker Jimmy Gaines also continues to wear yellow to signify limited contact due to injury.

Yes, Seantrel Henderson was there again today. He was the only player not in full pads since he must acclimate the same way the rest of the team did, just on a delayed schedule.